Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lips-curl
Verb
/lɪps kɜrl/
Definition
The action or movement of curling the lips, often signifying disdain, sarcasm, or a playful emotion.
Examples
- Her lips curled into a smirk as she listened to his ridiculous excuse.
- He felt his lips curl in amusement at the silly antics of the puppy.
- When she heard the news, her lips curled in disbelief.
Meaning
To curl the lips is often an expression that can convey a range of emotions such as contempt, amusement, or hesitation, depending on the context in which it occurs.
Synonyms
- smirk
- grimace
- sneer
- curling
